PHIL A120 - Ethics

    Recent Professors
    Jerry Law, Jessica Gonzalez, Thomas Colclough, Richard Vulich, Mike Monge, Jim Watkins, Charles Otwell
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    40–70 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    An introduction to ethical theories and problems. An analysis of the theories and principles on which moral judgments are based and the way these judgments are used in moral problems such as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, sexual equality, discrimination, censorship, and economic justice. Special attention will be given to the kinds of arguments used in ethical discussion. C-ID: PHIL 120.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:10pm